Detective Films About Astronauts: A Cosmic Mystery Collection

Description: A rescue mission to a lost spaceship turns into a detective story when the crew encounters supernatural phenomena and must solve the mystery of what happened to the original crew.

Fact: The film was initially much darker and gorier, but it was edited down for a broader audience.

Description: A rescue mission to Mars turns into a detective story as the crew uncovers evidence of ancient Martian civilization and the fate of the first expedition.

Fact: The film features a cameo by the original "Star Trek" cast members as themselves.

Description: A psychological thriller where a psychologist is sent to investigate the mental health of a space station crew orbiting the planet Solaris, only to find himself entangled in a cosmic mystery.

Fact: This is a remake of the 1972 Soviet film of the same name, both based on the novel by Stanisław Lem.

Description: A team of astronauts on a mission to reignite the dying sun encounters a distress signal from a lost spacecraft, leading to a series of mysterious events.

Fact: The film was inspired by the likes of "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Alien."

Description: An astronaut on a three-year solo mission on the moon starts to unravel a corporate conspiracy as he discovers he's not alone.

Fact: Sam Rockwell plays both the astronaut and his clone, showcasing his versatility in a one-man show.

Description: Two astronauts awaken on a seemingly abandoned spacecraft with no memory of their mission. They must piece together the mystery of their situation and the fate of their ship.

Fact: The film's title refers to a fictional psychological condition caused by deep space travel.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, it involves a medical engineer and an astronaut solving the problem of survival in space after their shuttle is destroyed.

Fact: Sandra Bullock and George Clooney performed most of their scenes in a specially designed rig to simulate zero gravity.

Description: This film follows a crew of astronauts on a mission to Jupiter's moon, Europa, where they encounter mysterious events. It's a detective story in space, as they try to unravel the secrets of an alien environment.

Fact: The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of space travel and was shot in a way to mimic actual space footage.

Description: A team of scientists aboard the International Space Station find a rapidly evolving life form that leads to a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Martian" but was changed to avoid confusion with the Matt Damon film.

Description: A group of astronauts on a space station experiment with a particle accelerator, which leads to unexpected consequences and a mystery that unfolds back on Earth.

Fact: The film was released immediately after its Super Bowl advertisement, surprising viewers with its sudden availability.